On behalf of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, the Speaker of the Council of the Nation addressed the leaders at the COP17 summit on biodiversity in Armenia. The President highlighted the necessity of balancing economic growth with the protection of ecosystems. Algeria has adopted a national strategy for 2025-2030, which includes 24 national targets, expanded its network of 24 protected areas, and cataloged over 27,000 living species. Key initiatives mentioned include the Green Dam project to combat desertification and the launch of the National Seed Bank to enhance food security. President Tebboune emphasized the need for international solidarity, adequate funding for developing nations, and technology transfer to ensure the effectiveness of the global biodiversity framework.